Smoky Mountain Area Information

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail.

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Ober Gatlinburg

Welcome to the scenic and exciting four-seasons world of Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park, high above Gatlinburg, Tennessee!

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Smokies Baseball (Minor League)

Yadier Molina, who played for the Smokies in 2003, drove the first pitch he saw from Mets’ reliever Aaron Heilman over the left field wall to send the Cardinals to their second World Series in the past three years.

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Ripley's Old MacDonald Mini Golf

Play the world’s most interactive miniature golf courses.

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Rainforest Adventures

Located in the heart of the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, near both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, this all indoor RainForest Zoo is open year round.

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Tennessee Museum of Aviation

The Tennessee Museum of Aviation makes bringing aviation history to life possible as airworthy vintage aircraft perform impromptu flybys for visitors.

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3 Romantic Cabins to Stay In for Your Anniversary

Here are three cabins that are perfect for a romantic weekend getaway that will make an amazing anniversary gift.

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5 Things To Pack On Your Smoky Mountain Hike

Your Smoky Mountain vacation is here! Now it’s time to answer the question: what do you pack? Well, we have the answer. Here are five things that you shouldn’t forget to pack when you’re planning to go hiking on your trip.

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3 Places To Propose In The Great Smoky Mountains

You’ve met the person you want to spend the rest of your life with and you want the proposal to be perfect. We can’t help you with your speech but we can help you decide where to get down on one knee.

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4 Magical Places In The Smoky Mountains

When you come to visit, take this otherworldly tour and investigate magical places for yourself. Here are six of the Smokies’ best kept secrets.